*** Disclaimer ***
First things first... If you like the app, and there is a paid version or donate, then BUY IT or DONATE!
Second, Adfree was always there, but now (at least for me) it is working on the Atrix.
Whenever possible -> Support your Developers!!!
(also while this fix is intended to be safe, I'm not responsible if you mess up your phone)
</disclaimer>
What You'll Need:
(All available in the Android Market for free)
Adfree
CacheMate for Root Users
Cache Cleaner NG
Background:
I have a Bell phone with a AT&T SIM. On my phone, Adfree only works with WiFi and does not work on my Data Connection.
This fix is intended to work on BOTH WiFi and Data. --> I know others have posted about this same issue happening to them as well.
This should hopefully work for both Bell and AT&T users.
Actual Instructions:
In my APN's (Settings -> Wireless & Networks -> Mobile Networks -> Access Point Names) I have the following AT&T settings: (this will be different for Bell)
AT&T US (Default selected)
AT&T US HSDPA (More on this one later)
AT&T US Tether
AT&T US MMS
--> On my phone, whenever I use the default "AT&T US" setting, ads will always show up.
1.) First things first, create your Custom APN so you can access data and still block ads.
AT&T User APN Settings
Bell User APN Settings
Make sure you SAVE your settings after you type them in.
2.) Select "AT&T US HSDPA" (This will be different for Bell, but choose the "HSDPA" setting)
When you choose this setting, it basically puts your phone into airplane mode. You have a connection, but you can't access the internet.
3.) (may be unnecessary, but do this anyway) Open up an app that has ads with the HSDPA setting still being used. Ads should be currently blocked.
4.) With the "HSPDA" setting still being used, clear your cache by first running
"CacheMate for Root Users", then run "Cache Cleaner NG".
5.) Reboot your phone with HSPDA still selected.
6.) After your phone is rebooted, go into your APN list and choose your custom APN that you made in step 1.
Give it a try, you should hopefully be blocking ads in most of your apps and also in your browser...
Hopefully this workaround works for BOTH carrier phones!...
Can't you just use the custom hosts file that is included in Gladiatrix, etc? It blocks all the ads on my Atrix.
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GibMcFragger said:
Can't you just use the custom hosts file that is included in Gladiatrix, etc? It blocks all the ads on my Atrix.
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Tried the custom hosts route already, and it didn't work. Basically the Default APN is the issue, and overwrites any hosts file in there. Just a strange issue that was never a problem on my other Android devices.
A bunch of other people here were having the same problem, which is why I wrote this up...
ccrows said:
Tried the custom hosts route already, and it didn't work. Basically the Default APN is the issue, and overwrites any hosts file in there. Just a strange issue that was never a problem on my other Android devices.
A bunch of other people here were having the same problem, which is why I wrote this up...
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Icic. Ok. Fair enough. I wasn't knocking your method, I was just offering another.......which apparently doesn't work lol.
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GibMcFragger said:
Icic. Ok. Fair enough. I wasn't knocking your method, I was just offering another.......which apparently doesn't work lol.
Sent from my Blue Myst GladiATRIX on Bell using the XDA Premium App.
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Never took it that way at all.
The custom hosts file placement, "should make sense", (I've done it successfully with my other phones) but then again some things with the Atrix just "doesn't make sense".
Anywhoo... I'm just glad to finally get this problem resolved. This issue was almost my dealbreaker for a while, and has bought me a little bit more time. Hopefully Bell can finally give us an update or two already...
You said the ATT HSPA APN or whatever basically puts your phone in Airplane mode? I've been on that APN since I got the phone, and everything has seemed to work properly... ?
Sorry, this is sort of unrelated to the Adfree app (which I'll gladly try later!! I cant' seem to get rid of ads either). I just noticed that and thought it was weird lol...
thebeardedchild said:
You said the ATT HSPA APN or whatever basically puts your phone in Airplane mode? I've been on that APN since I got the phone, and everything has seemed to work properly... ?
Sorry, this is sort of unrelated to the Adfree app (which I'll gladly try later!! I cant' seem to get rid of ads either). I just noticed that and thought it was weird lol...
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That is weird because using that mode completely cuts off my data.
But at least it gives me a better method of cleaning the cache.
BTW if that is indeed the case for you, try putting the phone into "Airplane mode" instead for Steps 2 through 5...
2.) Select "AT&T US HSDPA" (This will be different for Bell, but choose the "HSDPA" setting)
Where is this HSDPA setting ??
mobileweasel said:
2.) Select "AT&T US HSDPA" (This will be different for Bell, but choose the "HSDPA" setting)
Where is this HSDPA setting ??
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Like I said I have an AT&T sim so my settings might be different.
Which settings do you have?...
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I don't understand the question. Which settings do I have where ? I have lots of settings LOL !!
edit: I think I know what you mean now. You have 4 APN's listed ( default ). I only have the one ( well, two now that I have created the new one )
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I don't understand the question. Which settings do I have where ? I have lots of settings LOL !!
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What are your APN setting options?...
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mobileweasel said:
edit: I think I know what you mean now. You have 4 APN's listed ( default ). I only have the one ( well, two now that I have created the new one )
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OK interesting... try using "Airplane mode" instead for steps 2 through 5 in my OP...
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Under network settings I have data roaming, select network, operator selector and access point names.
Under access point names, I have Bell-Internet ( the default one ) and Bell ( the one I created ). If I press the menu button I can create an APN or reset to default.
ccrows said:
OK interesting... try using "Airplane mode" instead for steps 2 through 5 in my OP...
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I'll give it a try !!
mobileweasel said:
Under network settings I have data roaming, select network, operator selector and access point names.
Under access point names, I have Bell-Internet ( the default one ) and Bell ( the one I created ). If I press the menu button I can create an APN or reset to default.
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Go with the "Airplane mode" that I suggested in the post above...
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Well, I'll have to report back later. I seem to be having a data connection issue ( which I am sure is weather related ). My brain is starting to think that this won't work for me anyway. I think that this might be a Bell sim issue. I also think that by you cleaning out your cache and removing all traces of Bell ( APN-wise ) that solved the problem for you. we'll see what happens when I get my data back.
Well the skies cleared and data returned ( I am a bit rural ). No luck, ads remain.
Until yesterday ADFREE was blocking all ads. After the upgrade stopped. The ads are appearing as if nothing block then.
This occurs in both wifi and 3G (Tim - Brazil)
Any solution ?
AT&T US HSDPA is my default APN as well. It was the one selected when I first turned on my phone.
Related
Whilst using the root for my xperia x10 I ran into a problem, I couldn't use data on apps other than my browser(couldn't download anything either) but the only way to fix this is to go to Settings>Wireless Controls> Mobile Networks>Access Point Names... from there delete GoRogers, then press you options button and select New APN, put in Name- Rogers, Apn- rogers-core-appl1.apn, then save and you 3g access will be once more. Hope I helped, have a cheeky day
EDIT: I forgot to mention that this is only on the rogers network, sorry..
Edit: if core-rogers-appl1.apn didnt work call rogers to refresh network.
http://www.xperiax10root.com/rogers-apn-settings
for full info
Well my way is much simpler and covers every thing you need to do you cheeky basterd lol I joke but it is faster n simpler
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egyptshun said:
Well my way is much simpler and covers every thing you need to do you cheeky basterd lol I joke but it is faster n simpler
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Sure it's faster, but without entering your MMS settings, I'm guessing you aren't able to send MMS messages (e.g. picture texts)?
egyptshun said:
Well my way is much simpler and covers every thing you need to do you cheeky basterd lol I joke but it is faster n simpler
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Faster, simpler and incomplete. You're missing the MMS settings.
Just in case someone looks in here and doesn't look anywhere else, these are the settings:
Code:
Rogers Internet
rogers-core-appl1.apn
not set
not set
not set
not set
not set
http://mms.gprs.rogers.com
10.128.1.69
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not set
my way.
After rooted to Build Number R2BA023, my 3G was not working.
So here is what i did ... by common sense (NO DISRESPECTED TO ANYONE).
Restart the x10i > goto into setting > Wirless controls > Network operators > Select automatically > then Auto internet settings > choose your operator (ie vodafone contract, PAYG etc).
Then my 3g is working .... easy, no fucing about with setting or inputting stuffs.
Oh yes, I am on vodafone contract with UK network. Dont know if this will work in different region.
Let us know.
viet2viet said:
After rooted to Build Number R2BA023, my 3G was not working.
So here is what i did ... by common sense (NO DISRESPECTED TO ANYONE).
Restart the x10i > goto into setting > Wirless controls > Network operators > Select automatically > then Auto internet settings > choose your operator (ie vodafone contract, PAYG etc).
Then my 3g is working .... easy, no fucing about with setting or inputting stuffs.
Oh yes, I am on vodafone contract with UK network. Dont know if this will work in different region.
Let us know.
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Glad to hear you got yours working Not sure if you noticed though, this post pertains to Rogers and the x10a in Canada. Sometimes the option to automatically get the settings fails due to the fact we're using a generic ROM.
im on 3 AUS. i went and did all those steps, but i still cannot get my 3g up..
nekkidtruth said:
Glad to hear you got yours working Not sure if you noticed though, this post pertains to Rogers and the x10a in Canada. Sometimes the option to automatically get the settings fails due to the fact we're using a generic ROM.
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the last part is very true.
with the auto-settings my 3g was slow and either than browsing no other internet function would work. i used the settings for 3g for rogers i found on the internet and everything works, and fast and now the market works on 3g(couldn't get it to work on 3g with the auto-settings).
dam this is a good fix!
is there a difference between entering rogers-core-appl1.apn and internet.com for Rogers apn in Canada?
internet.com just allows data to work, while the core-appl1 apn allows both data and mms to work.
the auto select apn feature sets up rogers phones with the goam.com access point, not internet.com or appl1. not sure what the difference is but the goam.com only seems to allow the browser to work. might be for those plans that allow unlimited mobile web surfing for cheap price?
hondaguy said:
internet.com just allows data to work, while the core-appl1 apn allows both data and mms to work.
the auto select apn feature sets up rogers phones with the goam.com access point, not internet.com or appl1. not sure what the difference is but the goam.com only seems to allow the browser to work. might be for those plans that allow unlimited mobile web surfing for cheap price?
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Thanks for the clarification not a clue about goam.com, my phone is set up with internet.com and media.com separately, no problem so far, just my account not showing data anymore, that scares me a little hehe
SiL3nTKiLL said:
dam this is a good fix!
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Damnnn righttt! (Y)
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FRiKiNFRoG said:
Thanks for the clarification not a clue about goam.com, my phone is set up with internet.com and media.com separately, no problem so far, just my account not showing data anymore, that scares me a little hehe
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until last week i too was adding both the internet.com and media.com apn manually, but it is a lot less work just adding the combined apn, especially when flashing back and forth, and back and forth again, with different roms.
you definitely do not want to use an android device without a data account, so if you have access to data but no data plan you could be setting yourself up for a huge bill!!
I'm not sure if this is just me or what... but ever since I have rooted, rogers My Account app wont show my data usage. It says 0mb used, when clearly I've used it way more... even downloaded apps using 3g from the market. I used the internet.com apn. Also it doesn't display my data usage on the rogers site either.. it says 0mb again. I can see all my minutes that I've used for voice and my texts but data sais nothing used. Am I somehow spoofing my data usage to rogers? I'm confused.
gulpreet said:
I'm not sure if this is just me or what... but ever since I have rooted, rogers My Account app wont show my data usage. It says 0mb used, when clearly I've used it way more... even downloaded apps using 3g from the market. I used the internet.com apn. Also it doesn't display my data usage on the rogers site either.. it says 0mb again. I can see all my minutes that I've used for voice and my texts but data sais nothing used. Am I somehow spoofing my data usage to rogers? I'm confused.
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Good question. Will have to wait until my invoice is released in order to see how and if they are calculating my bandwidth as I am having the same issue. My invoice comes out tomorrow.
Edit: If it turns out it truly is this easy to game Rogers data usage... lets just keep it our little secret.
rynoon said:
Good question. Will have to wait until my invoice is released in order to see how and if they are calculating my bandwidth as I am having the same issue. My invoice comes out tomorrow.
Edit: If it turns out it truly is this easy to game Rogers data usage... lets just keep it our little secret.
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I'm hoping it is this easy my invoice wont be coming for some time so I couldn't check.
It seems my account data is being tracked... darn...
Android Variations: Check em out!
Wrong its the old .apn for rogers it doesn't allow data to work
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Hi all, i've been having this problem with my Sony Ericson xperia Play.
My bills came in as a hefty $$ bomb. I do not have data plan, so all internet activities are charged at GPRS connection rate. I've had my mobile network switched off, so there's no possibility that applications would still connect to data? Or there is? i only use my phone for smsing and dealing calls.
I called my service provider up, and they told me that my phone's internet activity is active and running. have you guys ever encountered such problem? Could anyone please enlighten me?
Thanks in advance to all.
Usually there arent any problems like this for android. And just to
make sure, the box u checked off was in Settings>Wireless & Networks>
Mobile Networks>Data enabled right?
Normally once you get a phone, the data will automatically on. So normally I will boot up without sim at first, then switch off data.
(I've unlimited plan btw)
Accidentally sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium
Dataslycer said:
Usually there arent any problems like this for android. And just to
make sure, the box u checked off was in Settings>Wireless & Networks>
Mobile Networks>Data enabled right?
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Yes it was unticked.
melvinchng said:
Normally once you get a phone, the data will automatically on. So normally I will boot up without sim at first, then switch off data.
(I've unlimited plan btw)
Accidentally sent from my Google Nexus S using XDA Premium
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Hmm normally on as in, everytime you switched it on. The data runs automatically even when i unticked Data Enabled??
Droidwall
You could always use an app that will not allow any apps to access the network. ie a firewall like (droid wall for rooted users). That would eliminate your problem. There are many apps out there which need permission to access the network, including the stock email, google maps, the market, and etc.
I'm of the same mind as the previous posters. But if you see data being used ie. the 3G symbol or whatever your data symbol is and it lights up or is present when the check mark on mobile data is off then it's not actually off. In other words if you don't see only the cell singal bars you could be using data. Hope that helps.
Edit: Also you said "SMSing" would that also include pictures or video in your defn of that? If so those are data. At least in the U.S. they are.
There is a program called APNdraoid or sg like that. this program modifies the apn settings and dont allow your phone to connect to mobile internet. btw you can manually change the apn settings from Settings->Wireless&Networks-> Mobile Networks->Access Point Names. all you have to do is to modify the settings (add some text to the end of the apn row)
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To avoid data charges (and seems that you don't have a data plan), I would suggest delete all your APN settings under Access Point Name in Mobile network settings.
If the problem still occurs, you can call your operator to disable internet access from your mobile account.
leftfieldhero said:
You could always use an app that will not allow any apps to access the network. ie a firewall like (droid wall for rooted users). That would eliminate your problem. There are many apps out there which need permission to access the network, including the stock email, google maps, the market, and etc.
I'm of the same mind as the previous posters. But if you see data being used ie. the 3G symbol or whatever your data symbol is and it lights up or is present when the check mark on mobile data is off then it's not actually off. In other words if you don't see only the cell singal bars you could be using data. Hope that helps.
Edit: Also you said "SMSing" would that also include pictures or video in your defn of that? If so those are data. At least in the U.S. they are.
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nope just plain text, in sg pictures and vid would be charged too.
PsHegger said:
There is a program called APNdraoid or sg like that. this program modifies the apn settings and dont allow your phone to connect to mobile internet. btw you can manually change the apn settings from Settings->Wireless&Networks-> Mobile Networks->Access Point Names. all you have to do is to modify the settings (add some text to the end of the apn row)
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tjfoo said:
To avoid data charges (and seems that you don't have a data plan), I would suggest delete all your APN settings under Access Point Name in Mobile network settings.
If the problem still occurs, you can call your operator to disable internet access from your mobile account.
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Thanks for the suggestions ! i'd just go ahead and change the apn ! But i still can't find the root to the problem. It's like paying for something i had never used at all ..
Btw, I am curious that if you tried to load a webpage in your browser when mobile network is unticked? If you did, does it load?
I need people who are on a stock ROM and have an Amaze from Wind, Videotron, Mobilicity and etc. I need you to do a nandroid back up through a recovery and give me the kernel so I can add it to the toolkit. I have one from Telus, but I need the other kernels so you can flash the specific one for your device.
When you back it up to your SD card, connect the phone to the computer. Go to Clockworkmod/backup/(most recent backup) and copy the "boot.img" and upload it here. Also tell me what Amaze it came from.
Thanks!
hasoon2000 said:
I need people who are on a stock ROM and have an Amaze from Wind, Videotron, Mobilicity and etc. I need you to do a nandroid back up through a recovery and give me the kernel so I can add it to the toolkit. I have one from Telus, but I need the other kernels so you can flash the specific one for your device.
When you back it up to your SD card, connect the phone to the computer. Go to Clockworkmod/backup/(most recent backup) and copy the "boot.img" and upload it here. Also tell me what Amaze it came from.
Thanks!
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I thought you would need more than just the kernel image. You also needed to have the modules from the same build no??
morrislee said:
I thought you would need more than just the kernel image. You also needed to have the modules from the same build no??
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From what I know, custom kernels need the modules. Regular kernels may need it as well. I will have to look into that. Thanks for reminding me lol
hasoon2000 said:
I need people who are on a stock ROM and have an Amaze from Wind, Videotron, Mobilicity and etc. I need you to do a nandroid back up through a recovery and give me the kernel so I can add it to the toolkit. I have one from Telus, but I need the other kernels so you can flash the specific one for your device.
When you back it up to your SD card, connect the phone to the computer. Go to Clockworkmod/backup/(most recent backup) and copy the "boot.img" and upload it here. Also tell me what Amaze it came from.
Thanks!
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If all you need are the boot.img files from recovery, you're lucky Windows kept a shadow copy of my backup folder. (And that I labeled them to remember what they were. )
Both are from Wind.
Windmobile
Hi
Please find attached boot.img in zip - Windmobile Amaze.
Note that the phone (apparently it's only Wind specific) has a bug - it kicks in data while roaming even though data roaming is disabled by default. No end of hassle with Wind about it.
Bronyr said:
Hi
Please find attached boot.img in zip - Windmobile Amaze.
Note that the phone (apparently it's only Wind specific) has a bug - it kicks in data while roaming even though data roaming is disabled by default. No end of hassle with Wind about it.
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^^truth... Pisses me off!
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Bronyr said:
Hi
Please find attached boot.img in zip - Windmobile Amaze.
Note that the phone (apparently it's only Wind specific) has a bug - it kicks in data while roaming even though data roaming is disabled by default. No end of hassle with Wind about it.
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Not a bug in kernel, or a bug at all, it is a design flaw.
refer to my guide here to fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566602
morrislee said:
Not a bug in kernel, or a bug at all, it is a design flaw.
refer to my guide here to fix it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1566602
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Although your solution is useful it isn't a complete solution. The HTC Amaze is capable of using Roger's WCDMA network's frequencies. It is a misconception that "Wind Away" is only allowed to user Roger's GSM network solely. So your solution merely prevents the HTC Amaze from roaming on Roger's GSM network, and does not prevent data usage while "roaming".
At the moment there are only three solutions to this problem:
1. Installing Data Controller: Best solution as it is essentially the same as having the phone work as it should. Although some packets still slip through.
2. Calling Wind to disable roaming: But you won't be able to make phone calls or send/receive texts outside Wind zones.
3. Disable data roaming manually: Disadvantages are pretty obvious.
billybobmac said:
Although your solution is useful it isn't a complete solution. The HTC Amaze is capable of using Roger's WCDMA network's frequencies. It is a misconception that "Wind Away" is only allowed to user Roger's GSM network solely. So your solution merely prevents the HTC Amaze from roaming on Roger's GSM network, and does not prevent data usage while "roaming".
At the moment there are only three solutions to this problem:
1. Installing Data Controller: Best solution as it is essentially the same as having the phone work as it should. Although some packets still slip through.
2. Calling Wind to disable roaming: But you won't be able to make phone calls or send/receive texts outside Wind zones.
3. Disable data roaming manually: Disadvantages are pretty obvious.
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if you select network operators to "Wind HOME", seems like it is forever forced to that only. Maybe this helps
You can set the network op to "wind home" but after a reboot it resets.
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laggo said:
You can set the network op to "wind home" but after a reboot it resets.
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Hummmm....... Must there be a a way to force it to wind home only.... This is a problem
Edit:
Maybe this is it in build.prop
ro.cdma.home.operator.numeric=302490
Anyone can confirm??
billybobmac said:
1. Installing Data Controller: Best solution as it is essentially the same as having the phone work as it should. Although some packets still slip through.
2. Calling Wind to disable roaming: But you won't be able to make phone calls or send/receive texts outside Wind zones.
3. Disable data roaming manually: Disadvantages are pretty obvious.
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Tried Play Store and couldn't find Data Controller? Appreciate suggestions.
junkeeroo said:
Tried Play Store and couldn't find Data Controller? Appreciate suggestions.
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choose 'data enabler' from the play store, works like a champ. You only have to tap it once from the screen to disable data. And you still CAN make a GSM call if needed in roaming area, unlike making phone useless while roaming setting it to wind home only.
here you go, this is Videotron's kernel
Delete this lol
Yeah... I completely forgot about this thread. This is not supported in my toolkit anymore but thanks though!
Closing the thread.
Hey guys, I just came off of the Galaxy Note to the S3. I never keep the data option enabled all day because of the battery drain, plus I just manually update all my sync'd apps anyway so there's no need for it to drain my battery & use up my pre paid credits at the same time.
My problem is this. With the galaxy note when I would go to either send or receive an MMS I wouldnt have to have my data connection permanently on. It would automatically enable the connection to send or recieve the incoming MMS, download the pic for me then automatically disconnect it when it was done. No muss no fuss. The GS3 does not automatically enable data to retrieve ur messages, you instead get a little download button in ur text you have to click. Problem is even after I enable data and click download to retrieve my mms, 95% of the time nothing happens, no activity is shown that the pic is actually being downloaded and you just end up staring at the screen for an hour until you get bored and turn it off, without your mms.
Is there a setting somewhere or something I can hack that will turn on the feature that will automatically enable data to retrieve your mms just like I had on the note? Its a bit hard to believe they'd have it on there then disable it on their brand new one. Not everyone likes to have data on all day :|
Thanks guys
Do you have Auto-Retrieve set to on in the messaging app? Just checking.
Check you apn settings
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Yupyup auto-retrieve has been checked since the get go. What do I need to check in APN settings?
Im too facing the same issue n im working on it to get a way out :-I
Apn has nothng to do with this n auto retrival has been tried but no luck
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Anyone on board has a solution for this ???????????
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Find APN setting for your network provider. In apn type, type in 'mms' without quot
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mms is already in the APN section. The settings were sent to my phone after I put my sim card in. Looks like there mightn't be a fix for this... :|
djleez82 said:
mms is already in the APN section. The settings were sent to my phone after I put my sim card in. Looks like there mightn't be a fix for this... :|
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Hey, I had the same problem and I just fixed it. it will take you about 10 seconds.
1. go to mobile networks in wireless and networks.
2. choose access point names
3. menu button and choose New APN.
4. Im on AT&T so this is what I put (may be different if you have some other carrier)
Name: ATT PHONE
APN: Phone
that's all you have to put, everything else will already have values in there so dont change them.
5. once youre done with this just choose the APN you just created and your MMS will work.
**If you have a carrier other than AT&T then maybe this will work exactly the same, just find a phone with the same carrier and copy what's already there.
Thanks for the tip jon, however it still didnt work for me
djleez82 said:
Thanks for the tip jon, however it still didnt work for me
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are you on AT&T?
No I'm in Australia on Optus Network
djleez82 said:
No I'm in Australia on Optus Network
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Oh, that explains it. you could probably use the same method but copy the info from another phone using the Optus network. for example, here in the US, AT&T has several settings that I can choose from so if one doesn't work I can switch to another (which I did by inputting the info manually)
Maybe Optus has more than one setting so you can just use another. borrow a smartphone from someone and see what settings they have, if its different than what you're using now, try the one they have.
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I also have this issue but it is important to note that there is nothing wrong with the MMS settings. The problem is caused by the S3 requiring Mobile Networking to be active to send and receive MMSs, but I choose to keep Mobile Network disabled unless I specifically wish to use it.
On my previous mobile of another make, even with Mobile Network disabled, the network would come to life to send and receive MMSs and then switch off again. The S3 does not behave this way and needs the Mobile Network to be specifically enabled manually.
This is an irritation! I would love to know if anyone has a fix or workround for this.
So.. there isn't a work around because its how they designed the phone eh. Is it something that they can tweak in a custom rom? Or do I just have to wait until the release the new galaxy note and hope they they put it back in again?
djleez82 said:
So.. there isn't a work around because its how they designed the phone eh. Is it something that they can tweak in a custom rom? Or do I just have to wait until the release the new galaxy note and hope they they put it back in again?
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I haven't heard of this in any of the new SIII roms (I have the tmobile version), but it's still early on in the rom-making process...
I am having a problem with sending multimedia messages with my Galaxy S running on 2.3.5
If you can help with this, thanks in advance
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MRabon said:
I am having a problem with sending multimedia messages with my Galaxy S running on 2.3.5
If you can help with this, thanks in advance
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are you on AT&T? If so, with the Galaxy S the problem is not with your phone's settings but on AT&T's end. turns out that sometimes your phone just disconnects from their network and they have to reset it--takes the only about 2 minutes to do over the phone.
It's on US Cellular, calling then would fix it though?
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MRabon said:
It's on US Cellular, calling then would fix it though?
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Im not sure how US Cellular works. I have AT&T. before you called them you can check your settings and make sure mobile data is turned on and you can also check your APN settings. on my GS2 I have 2 settings for APN, one is AT&T the other is Cingular. on my Wife's GS3 she was having MMS issues so I added a second APN to her phone and it worked--for a while then it happened again, called AT&T and it was something on their end.
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This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;
*#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone Information
Scroll down to Set preferred network type
Select that one that you want
hit back
My phone kept switching to edge because the wcdma signal in my area is very low but 3 bars of edge is worse than 1 bar of hsdpa+ (no lte in enterprise al) so I choose wcdma only and I always have signal. You can set preferences or choose certain signals only but be aware if you change to a specific signal only and it's not there you will loose service... If you ever need to reset the settings and can't remember the code removing the sim card and reinstalling it resets back to default.
Here's where I found this I take no credit but I can confirm it works on the at&t version of the One.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636345
Does AT&T version not have the same Mobile Data menu as T-Mobile?
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I don't have that option on my captivate glide.
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babe1 said:
I don't have that option on my captivate glide.
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I don't think the captivate glide even has lte...
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Nick281051 said:
I don't think the captivate glide even has lte...
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I thought I saw it in the user manual. Looking at tech specs, no LTE. I read this thread because I wanted to disable Edge, I would rather have no data connection at that time then the frustration of NOTHING connecting on edge.
babe1 said:
I thought I saw it in the user manual. Looking at tech specs, no LTE. I read this thread because I wanted to disable Edge, I would rather have no data connection at that time then the frustration of NOTHING connecting on edge.
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Idk it should have something very similar to that menu but I've never had the device so I don't really know.
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That menu is disabled on the at&t variant.
Nick281051 said:
Idk it should have something very similar to that menu but I've never had the device so I don't really know.
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This is all I get.
Awesome! I just got mine today (Australian version) and don't have the mobile carrier menu, which I think is ridiculous. This did the trick for me to disable LTE
This is the procedure I have used to disable LTE after finally figuring out that my "missed calls with no notification whatsoever" issue (unless caller leaves a VM) was caused by having LTE enabled. Something to do with the One having to switch to HSDPA for voice and the handoff not working right. Sucks not using LTE but I can't be missing calls....
Works a treat, too bad we have to dive into a Service Menu to choose our network preferences.... Thanks ATT...
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2rz_taco_sr5 said:
That menu is disabled on the at&t variant.
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Not on mine, I use it all the time (on ATT, stock)
I installed an app that takes me right to the service menu so I don't have to use the dialer each time.
bosotros said:
Not on mine, I use it all the time (on ATT, stock)
I installed an app that takes me right to the service menu so I don't have to use the dialer each time.
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Great what's the app? Although i know the numbers by heart now lol.
2rz_taco_sr5 said:
Great what's the app? Although i know the numbers by heart now lol.
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It's called LTE OnOff - HTC Thunderbolt
disable lte ram dump
for those looking for a way to do this and not know how....go to google play store, and download the app. (Advance Tools Pro). in the menu under special settings,you will see phone information. enter here and scroll down and you will see all your looking for...no need for root.
2rz_taco_sr5 said:
No root required*
This is pretty simple, go to the dialer and enter;
*#*#4636#*#*
Click on Phone Information
Scroll down to Set preferred network type
Select that one that you want
hit back
My phone kept switching to edge because the wcdma signal in my area is very low but 3 bars of edge is worse than 1 bar of hsdpa+ (no lte in enterprise al) so I choose wcdma only and I always have signal. You can set preferences or choose certain signals only but be aware if you change to a specific signal only and it's not there you will loose service... If you ever need to reset the settings and can't remember the code removing the sim card and reinstalling it resets back to default.
Here's where I found this I take no credit but I can confirm it works on the at&t version of the One.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1636345
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How long will this maintain your selected network? I've used this many times on past phones, but carrier settings have frequently reverted the setting automatically. at the least, it will reset itself on boot (which isn't necessarily that big of a deal, unless you're Dev-ing and rebooting frequently.). If rooted, there are a number of ways to be able to easily select your desired connection type and have it stick. glad to hear this has worked for your needs so far.
fitchpuckman said:
How long will this maintain your selected network? I've used this many times on past phones, but carrier settings have frequently reverted the setting automatically. at the least, it will reset itself on boot (which isn't necessarily that big of a deal, unless you're Dev-ing and rebooting frequently.). If rooted, there are a number of ways to be able to easily select your desired connection type and have it stick. glad to hear this has worked for your needs so far.
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It will revert back after air plane mode/disabling data and on restarts. I just use the app if I notice I'm on edge which is rare and pretty obvious. This is my first smart phone ever since my htc excaliber windows phone that I haven't run unofficial software on. it's just a great package and I feel I'll deal with more issues rooted than I do stock. Can't wait for 4.3 next week the ONLY thing I miss is battery percentage in notification bar lol
I would like to have WCDMA/GSM (auto), but that option is not present.
I'm guessing WCDMA preferred would do the trick? I currently have GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto but I don't use LTE..
2rz_taco_sr5 said:
It will revert back after air plane mode/disabling data and on restarts. I just use the app if I notice I'm on edge which is rare and pretty obvious. This is my first smart phone ever since my htc excaliber windows phone that I haven't run unofficial software on. it's just a great package and I feel I'll deal with more issues rooted than I do stock. Can't wait for 4.3 next week the ONLY thing I miss is battery percentage in notification bar lol
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You don't have an option in Settings>Power to "Show Battery Level (Show batterly level in status bar)"?
calanizzle said:
I would like to have WCDMA/GSM (auto), but that option is not present.
I'm guessing WCDMA preferred would do the trick? I currently have GSM/WCDMA/LTE auto but I don't use LTE..
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Here's a little trick for anyone that's rooted - If you want to be able get the Preferred network mode list when selecting Settings>Mobile Data>Network Mode, you have to change your sku ID in /system/customize/ACC/default.xml. Using a text editor (I always just use the text editor built in to Root Browser), find
Code:
<item type="integer" name="sku_id">7</item>
almost at the end. 7 is ATT's sku, and gives you things like ATT's Data Icons and lying signal bars, but will also enable the NFC icon in the status bar when it's on and remove the Preferred Network mode from Settings. Changing this to 11 will set it as TMobile - Tmo data icons and other tmo settings (I believe T Mobile has the Preferred Network mode settings as well). Changing it to 42 will set it with WWE device settings, so you'll get generic HTC data icons, signal bars that actually work, network mode settings, etc. Obviously Save and Reboot after making the change.
homeslice976 said:
You don't have an option in Settings>Power to "Show Battery Level (Show batterly level in status bar)"?
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Well as of last night I do. I'm running stock and 4.3 just dropped last night for att customers. Until last night I was on 4.1.2 which does not have percentage.
2rz_taco_sr5 said:
Well as of last night I do. I'm running stock and 4.3 just dropped last night for att customers. Until last night I was on 4.1.2 which does not have percentage.
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i want to set my network settings to 2G only, what setting should i use? GSM Auto or GSM Only? Also, does changing these 2G/3G/LTE settings by dialing *#*#4636#*#* have any effect on anything else besides the network mode?